Lusaka: The European Union has strengthened its election observation mission in Zambia by deploying 32 short-term observers to the country today. Their task is to monitor preparations for the general elections, which will take place in Zambia on 13 August 2026.

NEW DELHI: Heavy rains and floods that have resulted in the Across southern India over the weekend, at least 11 people were killed and displaced thousands in Kerala, as well as a landslide that killed at least three people in the neighbouring Karnataka.

Brussels: The European Commission is preparing new measures to strengthen the protection of children in the online environment.

Lahore: WWF-Pakistan is continuing to implement a project aimed at restoring groundwater reserves in the Pakistani cities of Lahore and Multan. The initiative seeks to mitigate the growing water shortage by capturing rainwater, reusing it and managed replenishment of groundwater reserves.

Hanoi: Vietnam has introduced a new population law aimed at encouraging higher birth rates through financial support, extended maternity leave and other benefits for families with children.

Brussels: As of 31 May 2026, a total of 4.38 million non-EU citizens who had fled Ukraine were granted temporary protection status in the European Union.